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Tage Thompson • C • Sabres

Tage Thompson Reaches 40 Goals

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson scored his 39th and 40th goals of the season in a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. It is the third time in his career that the American superstar has reached 40 goals, with his career high three years ago being 47. Thompson now has 40 goals, 41 assists, and 81 points in 81 games played this year.

8 hours ago

Mavrik Bourque • C • Stars

Mavrik Bourque has a Hat Trick on Monday

Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque scored three times and added an assist in a wild 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. This was the first hat trick of his career for the second-year Canadian forward. Bourque has set career highs across the board statistically with 19 goals, 21 assists, 40 points, and 20 penalty minutes.

8 hours ago

Frank Nazar • C • Blackhawks

Frank Nazar Good to Go Monday

Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (mouth) is expected to play on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres, The Athletic's Mark Lazerus reports. Nazar took a puck to the face on Saturday against St. Louis, forcing him to leave the game early. But he won't have to sit out any additional time. The 22-year-old has registered 41 points (15 goals, 26 assists) in 64 games during his sophomore season. He is expected to skate with Ryan Donato and Andre Burakovsky in Monday's game. Nazar will also remain part of Chicago's first power-play unit.

13 hours ago

Brandon Hagel • LW • Lightning

Brandon Hagel Misses Monday's Action

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (lower body) won't play on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. After missing five games, Hagel rejoined the lineup on Saturday against Boston, but he apparently still isn't fully healthy. The 27-year-old scored his 36th goal of the campaign in Saturday's 2-1 win. Additionally, he has produced 38 assists in 74 appearances. Gage Goncalves, who has notched assists in back-to-back games, will ride on the top line and the first power-play unit against Detroit, making him a very attractive fantasy target.

14 hours ago

Radek Faksa • C • Stars

Michael Bunting, Radek Faksa Rejoin Stars Lineup Monday

Dallas Stars forward Michael Bunting (lower body) and Radek Faksa (lower body) will return to the lineup on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dallas has been banged up all season but will get some help on the frontline for the final week of regular-season action. Bunting will be an interesting DFS play on Monday, as he is expected to join Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen on the first line. He is also set to fill a spot on the second power-play unit. Faksa will center the fourth line and is a valuable addition for the team's penalty kill.

14 hours ago

Jared McCann • LW • Kraken

Jared McCann to Miss Kraken's Last Three Games

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann (lower body) won't be part of the lineup during the team's last three games of the 2025-26 campaign. He will end the season with 40 points (20 goals, 20 assists) in 52 appearances. McCann had tough luck with injuries this year after missing just three games in the last three seasons combined. The 29-year-old will have the final season of a five-year, $25 million contract in 2026-27. On Monday, the Kraken will also remain without Shane Wright (upper body), but he could return during the final week after wearing a regular jersey during Monday's morning skate.

14 hours ago

Jonathan Quick • G • Rangers

Jonathan Quick to Make Final NHL Appearance Monday

New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick will suit up for the final time in the NHL on Monday night against the Florida Panthers. The 2012 Conn Smythe Trophy winner told reporters Monday morning that he is retiring after 19 NHL seasons. Quick will hang up his mask as the winningest American goalie in NHL history. He has a 410-306-90 career record prior to Monday's action, while also holding the shutout record among U.S.-born netminders with 65. Quick, who turned 40 in January, has won the Stanley Cup three times. This season, Quick has gone 6-16-2 with a 3.09 goals-against average, a .893 save percentage, and two shutouts.

14 hours ago

Leon Draisaitl • C • Oilers

Leon Draisaitl Returns to Practice

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (lower body) rejoined practice on Monday, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports. This was his first practice with his teammates since suffering a lower-body injury on March 15 against the Nashville Predators. The German superstar is nearing a return to action, but it's unclear whether he will be available at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. "I'm going to see how I feel by the end of the week, and hopefully it feels great and maybe I'm an option (for Game 1) or maybe it's a couple of games later. We'll see," Draisaitl said. Due to his injury, Draisaitl failed to reach 100 points this season for the first time in five years, finishing with 35 goals and 62 assists in 65 appearances.

14 hours ago

Chris Kreider • LW • Ducks

Chris Kreider Posts Two Assists in Overtime Loss

Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider reached 50 points for the season with a two-assist effort in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran forward became the sixth Ducks skater to reach at least 50 points in 2025-26, tying a franchise record from Anaheim's Stanley Cup-winning campaign in 2006-07. While Kreider was a feared goal-scorer with the New York Rangers, he has made more of an impact as a playmaker at his new club. He is set to finish a season with more assists than goals for the first time in eight years. Through 74 outings, Kreider has 22 goals and 28 assists.

23 hours ago

Marco Rossi • C • Canucks

Marco Rossi Gives Canucks Rare Victory

Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks. He also had one assist in the contest as the Canucks recorded only their 24th victory of the season. Both points came on the power play for Rossi, who made his 31st appearance with his new team. Initially, Rossi struggled to find his feet in Vancouver. But he had a red-hot stretch last month, helping him reach respectable numbers. The 24-year-old has recorded eight goals and 21 points with the Canucks. Only a year ago, Rossi was a 60-point scorer with the Minnesota Wild. It's not unrealistic to expect him to get near that mark as a regular top-six contributor during his first full season in Vancouver.

23 hours ago

Nico Hischier • C • Devils

Nico Hischier Records 30th Three-Point Game

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier made a big contribution in Sunday's matchup with the Ottawa Senators, posting his 30th career three-point game in a 4-3 overtime win. The Devils captain made an impact in all situations. He scored an even-strength goal in the first period, had a short-handed assist in the third, and scored the game-winning goal on the power play. Hischier has had several close calls in recent campaigns in his attempt to record his second career 70-point season, and it looks like he will fall just short again in 2025-26. With 81 games played, Hischier has totaled 66 points (28 goals, 38 assists).

23 hours ago

Adam Fantilli • C • Blue Jackets

Adam Fantilli Nets 24th Goal of the Season

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli kept his good post-Olympics form going with a goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. He tied the game at two early in the third period, but the Blue Jackets couldn't secure a much-needed victory. Since the Olympics ended, Fantilli has averaged 0.92 points per game, amassing 11 goals and 12 assists. He is Columbus' second-highest scoring forward this season, with a career-high 59 points (24 goals, 35 assists) in 81 games. Fantilli has taken another step in his development in 2025-26 and will attempt to record his first 60-point campaign in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Washington Capitals.

23 hours ago

Lane Hutson • D • Canadiens

Lane Hutson Reaches Historic Record With Two Assists Sunday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson produced another multi-assist performance in Sunday's 4-1 win over the New York Islanders, setting up two goals. As a result, he matched Larry Robinson's franchise record for most assists by a defenseman in a single season, which has stood since the 1976-77 campaign. Hutson has recorded 66 helpers across 81 outings, adding 12 goals. He will aim to establish a new assists record in Montreal's regular-season finale against Philadelphia on Tuesday night. This season, only Edmonton's Evan Bouchard (91) and Columbus' Zach Werenski (81) have more points than Hutson (78) among defensemen.

Yesterday

Connor McMichael • C • Capitals

Connor McMichael Picks Up Three Points Sunday

Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael led the offense in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, scoring two goals and delivering one assist. This was his third game of the season with at least three points. McMichael has flashed talent throughout the campaign, but his performance has been inconsistent. Luckily for Washington, the 25-year-old is having one of his strongest stretches late in the regular season as the team tries to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In his last nine outings, McMichael has had four goals and seven assists. He is four points shy of a second consecutive 50-point year, sitting on 14 goals and 32 assists in 77 games.

Yesterday

Nick Suzuki • C • Canadiens

Nick Suzuki Reaches 100 Points This Year

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki collected two points in a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders on Sunday night, giving him 101 total points this year. It is the first time in his career that the 26-year-old superstar has reached this mark, and he did it with 29 goals and 72 assists. Suzuki is the fifth player to reach 100 points this year after Connor McDavid, Nathan Mackinnon, Nikita Kucherov, and Macklin Celebrini.

Yesterday

Logan Thompson • G • Capitals

Logan Thompson Shuts Out the Penguins

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson was perfect in a 3-0 shutout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. He stopped all 24 shots he faced and helped the Capitals get two big points as they try to catch the Flyers for the last available playoff spot. This year, he has a 31-21-6 record, 2.44 goals against average, and a .912 save percentage, some of the league's best numbers in net.

Yesterday

Charlie McAvoy • D • Bruins

Charlie McAvoy Among Bruins Players Resting Sunday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (rest) will sit out Sunday's matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mark Scheig of The Hockey News reports. The Bruins have secured a postseason berth and will rest several players, with Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm, Viktor Arvidsson, and Tanner Jeannot joining McAvoy in the press box. With McAvoy and Lindholm unavailable, Mason Lohrei could see time on the first power-play unit. Andrew Peeke and Nikita Zadorov will also be in a position to see significantly more ice time. Henri Jokiharju and Jordan Harris are filling the open spots on defense.

Yesterday

Thomas Chabot • D • Senators

Jake Sanderson, Thomas Chabot Resting Against Devils

Ottawa Senators defensemen Jake Sanderson (rest) and Thomas Chabot (rest) won't suit up on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports. The duo will get some rest before the postseason begins. Recently, Jordan Spence carried a heavy workload on the blue line while Sanderson and Chabot were out with injuries. He will likely have a larger role again on Sunday night and appears set for first power-play duty. Meanwhile, Lassi Thomson, who was limited to just 6:57 of ice time in Saturday's win over the Islanders, should see much more action.

Yesterday

Brady Tkachuk • LW • Senators

Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle Won't Play Sunday

Ottawa Senators forwards Brady Tkachuk (rest) and Tim Stutzle (rest) won't be in action on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports. The Senators have clinched a playoff spot and will rest a few players on Sunday, including their two star forwards. Tkachuk appeared to be injured in Saturday's win over the Islanders, but he's reportedly feeling better. Shane Pinto, Warren Foegele, and Nick Cousins could see more usage on Sunday due to the absence of Tkachuk and Stutzle.

Yesterday

Radko Gudas • D • Ducks

Radko Gudas Could Return Sunday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) could return from a five-game absence on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The Ducks captain was back at practice on Saturday. Due to a lower-body injury, Gudas has featured in only three of Anaheim's last 14 games. His experience could be crucial as the team attempts to clinch a playoff spot. The Ducks can end their seven-year playoff drought with a victory over Vancouver. Gudas has notched 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 55 appearances this season, averaging nearly three hits per game. He typically plays a third-pairing role on defense, which hinders Gudas' chances of making a fantasy impact.

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